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{{chip | {{chip | ||
|name=A12X Bionic | |name=A12X Bionic | ||
| − | |no image= | + | |no image=Yes |
|designer=Apple | |designer=Apple | ||
|manufacturer=TSMC | |manufacturer=TSMC | ||
|model number=A12X Bionic | |model number=A12X Bionic | ||
| − | |part number= | + | |part number=T8027 |
|market=Mobile | |market=Mobile | ||
|first announced=October 30, 2018 | |first announced=October 30, 2018 | ||
|first launched=November 7, 2018 | |first launched=November 7, 2018 | ||
|family=Ax | |family=Ax | ||
| − | |frequency= | + | |frequency=2,500 MHz (big) |
| + | |frequency 2=1,590 MHz (little) | ||
|isa=ARMv8.3 | |isa=ARMv8.3 | ||
|isa family=ARM | |isa family=ARM | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|core name=Vortex | |core name=Vortex | ||
|core name 2=Tempest | |core name 2=Tempest | ||
| + | |core name 3=Chinook | ||
|process=7 nm | |process=7 nm | ||
| − | |transistors= | + | |transistors=10,000,000,000 |
|technology=CMOS | |technology=CMOS | ||
| − | |die area=122 mm² | + | |die area=122 mm² |
|die length=N/A | |die length=N/A | ||
|die width=N/A | |die width=N/A | ||
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|thread count=8 | |thread count=8 | ||
|max cpus=1 | |max cpus=1 | ||
| − | |predecessor=A10X | + | |predecessor=A10X |
|predecessor link=apple/ax/a10x | |predecessor link=apple/ax/a10x | ||
| + | |successor=A12Z | ||
| + | |successor link=apple/ax/a12z | ||
| + | |contemporary=A12 | ||
| + | |contemporary link=apple/ax/a12 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''A12X Bionic''' is a {{arch|64}} [[octa-core]] [[ARM]] mobile [[system on a chip]] introduced by [[Apple]] in late [[2018]] as a successor to the {{\\|A10X}}. | + | '''A12X Bionic''', also known as Apple H11G and codenamed Aruba, is a {{arch|64}} [[octa-core]] [[ARM]] mobile [[system on a chip]] introduced by [[Apple]] in late [[2018]] as a successor to the {{\\|A10X}}. |
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| − | Fabricated on [[TSMC]] [[7 nm process]] and integrating over 10 billion [[transistors]], the A12X features four [[big cores|big]] {{apple|Vortex|l=arch}} cores <!-- operating at up to 2.4 GHz --> along with four [[little cores|little]] {{apple|Tempest|l=arch}} high-efficiency cores. Apple claims that single-core performance is 35% faster than the {{\\|A10X}}, while the increased core count | + | Fabricated on [[TSMC]] [[7 nm process]] and integrating over 10 billion [[transistors]], the A12X features four [[big cores|big]] {{apple|Vortex|l=arch}} cores <!-- operating at up to 2.4 GHz --> along with four [[little cores|little]] {{apple|Tempest|l=arch}} high-efficiency cores. Apple claims that single-core performance is 35% faster than the {{\\|A10X}}, while the increased core count improves multi-core performance by up to 90%. All eight cores can operate concurrently. |
The A12X features an Apple-designed graphics processor that is said to deliver twice the performance of the {{\\|A10X}}, and Apple's [[neural processor]] makes its first appearance in an A_X-series chip. | The A12X features an Apple-designed graphics processor that is said to deliver twice the performance of the {{\\|A10X}}, and Apple's [[neural processor]] makes its first appearance in an A_X-series chip. | ||
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== ISP == | == ISP == | ||
| − | The | + | The A12X incorporates Apple's [[image signal processor]] (ISP), codename Petra. The ISP is said to deliver a faster depth engine and improved video processor. |
== Integrated Graphics == | == Integrated Graphics == | ||
| − | The | + | The A12X incorporates an Apple-designed graphics processor which features tessellation, multi-layer rendering, and lossless memory compression. The GPU is a seven-core design and is said to deliver twice the performance of the {{\\|A10X}}. Apple characterizes this as "Xbox One S-class graphics performance". |
== Neural Engine == | == Neural Engine == | ||
Latest revision as of 19:45, 18 March 2020
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| A12X Bionic | |
| General Info | |
| Designer | Apple |
| Manufacturer | TSMC |
| Model Number | A12X Bionic |
| Part Number | T8027 |
| Market | Mobile |
| Introduction | October 30, 2018 (announced) November 7, 2018 (launched) |
| General Specs | |
| Family | Ax |
| Frequency | 2,500 MHz (big), 1,590 MHz (little) |
| Microarchitecture | |
| ISA | ARMv8.3 (ARM) |
| Core Name | Vortex, Tempest, Chinook |
| Process | 7 nm |
| Transistors | 10,000,000,000 |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Die | 122 mm² N/A × N/A |
| Word Size | 64 bit |
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Multiprocessing | |
| Max SMP | 1-Way (Uniprocessor) |
| Succession | |
| Contemporary | |
| A12 | |
A12X Bionic, also known as Apple H11G and codenamed Aruba, is a 64-bit octa-core ARM mobile system on a chip introduced by Apple in late 2018 as a successor to the A10X.
Overview[edit]
Fabricated on TSMC 7 nm process and integrating over 10 billion transistors, the A12X features four big Vortex cores along with four little Tempest high-efficiency cores. Apple claims that single-core performance is 35% faster than the A10X, while the increased core count improves multi-core performance by up to 90%. All eight cores can operate concurrently.
The A12X features an Apple-designed graphics processor that is said to deliver twice the performance of the A10X, and Apple's neural processor makes its first appearance in an A_X-series chip.
ISP[edit]
The A12X incorporates Apple's image signal processor (ISP), codename Petra. The ISP is said to deliver a faster depth engine and improved video processor.
Integrated Graphics[edit]
The A12X incorporates an Apple-designed graphics processor which features tessellation, multi-layer rendering, and lossless memory compression. The GPU is a seven-core design and is said to deliver twice the performance of the A10X. Apple characterizes this as "Xbox One S-class graphics performance".
Neural Engine[edit]
The A12X chip features a neural engine codenamed Quin. The engine is capable of processing 5 trillion 8-bit operations per second, identical to the A12. Apple states this is an 8-core design, an increase from the A11's dual-core NPU.
Utilizing devices[edit]
- iPad Pro 11"
- iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd gen)
Bibliography[edit]
- Apple Keynote. (October 30, 2018). Apple Special Event.
| core count | 8 + |
| core name | Vortex + and Tempest + |
| designer | Apple + |
| family | Ax + |
| first announced | October 30, 2018 + |
| first launched | November 7, 2018 + |
| full page name | apple/ax/a12x + |
| instance of | microprocessor + |
| isa | ARMv8.3 + |
| isa family | ARM + |
| ldate | November 7, 2018 + |
| manufacturer | TSMC + |
| market segment | Mobile + |
| max cpu count | 1 + |
| microarchitecture | Vortex + and Tempest + |
| model number | A12X Bionic + |
| name | A12X Bionic + |
| part number | N/A + |
| process | 7 nm (0.007 μm, 7.0e-6 mm) + |
| smp max ways | 1 + |
| technology | CMOS + |
| thread count | 8 + |
| used by | iPad Pro 11" + and iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd gen) + |
| word size | 64 bit (8 octets, 16 nibbles) + |